Michael
J. LiPetri Jr
Republican attorney and former NY Assemblymember Michael LiPetri Jr. challenges incumbent Rep. Tom Suozzi in NY-03 in 2026.
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Background
Michael J. LiPetri Jr. is a Republican attorney from Farmingdale, New York, running in the 2026 general election for U.S. House in New York's 3rd Congressional District against Democratic incumbent Rep. Tom Suozzi. 1218
Born and raised in Farmingdale, LiPetri attended Farmingdale High School before earning a bachelor's degree from the University at Albany, SUNY (2012) and a J.D. from Albany Law School (2015). 57
After law school, LiPetri worked as an associate at Rivkin Radler (2017–2018) before joining the New York City Law Department as an Assistant Corporation Counsel, where he defended public-sector employees. 57 He was elected to the New York State Assembly (District 9) in 2018 and served from 2019 to 2021. 520
LiPetri is running on the Republican and Conservative Party lines, endorsed by President Trump and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. 1617 He has cited cost of living and public safety as central issues in his campaign. 9
At a glance
- Party
- Republican, Conservative
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, New York
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Attorney; former New York State Assemblymember (2019–2021)
- Website
- mikelipetriforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11debateNews 12 reports Suozzi–LiPetri debate expected to be the only one in 2026
News 12 reported that the forthcoming debate between Suozzi and LiPetri was expected to be the only debate between them in the 2026 cycle, a sharp reduction from the four debates held in 2024. News 12 said it had offered the candidates multiple dates and times. The specific debate date was not reported.
Power & Politics: Suffolk town supervisors push for change in tax cap calculation; Vote 2026 debates; Flock camera fallout · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6filingFEC tracks close to $7M from GOP outside groups in NY-03; total commitments may exceed $11M
The Downballot reported that FEC records showed nearly $7 million in GOP outside spending in NY-03, much of it from No Going Back PAC. Newsday reported that reservations and spending commitments could push the total above $11 million. These are outside-group figures, not LiPetri campaign receipts.
Morning Digest: The GOP is pouring millions into a Long ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsLiPetri appears on Newsmax, accusing Suozzi of saying one thing and voting another
In a Newsmax appearance, LiPetri criticized Suozzi on votes related to tax legislation, transgender athletes in girls' sports, congressional stock-trading restrictions, voter ID, and a resolution condemning socialism, arguing Suozzi's Washington record contradicts his district messaging.
Mike LiPetri to Newsmax: Suozzi Says One Thing, Votes Another · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsCBS New York reports ~$19M expected to be spent in NY-03 Suozzi–LiPetri race
CBS New York covered the NY-03 race between incumbent Rep. Tom Suozzi and challenger Mike LiPetri, reporting that approximately $19 million in total spending was anticipated in the contest.
Rep. Tom Suozzi, Mike LiPetri facing off in one of New York's most ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsGOP ramps up efforts to boost LiPetri against Suozzi in NY-03
Huntington Now reported increased Republican organizational and financial efforts in support of LiPetri's campaign against incumbent Democrat Tom Suozzi.
Election 2026: GOP Ramps Up Efforts to Boost LiPetri Against Suozzi · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsLiPetri tells Breitbart: 'We have to love our country more than Democrats hate President Trump'
In an exclusive interview, LiPetri made a direct appeal to Republican voters, framing the NY-03 race as a test of patriotism versus partisan opposition to Trump.
Exclusive — NY Candidate Mike LiPetri: ‘We Have to Love Our Country More than Democrats Hate President Trump' · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17endorsementLiPetri holds Trump endorsement; fundraising events feature VP Vance and Majority Whip Emmer
The Washington Examiner noted that LiPetri had President Trump's endorsement and that Republican fundraising events in support of his campaign featured Vice President JD Vance and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer.
Trump-backed PAC makes first ad buy bashing Suozzi ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsTrump-aligned No Going Back PAC makes first ad buy in NY-03 attacking Suozzi, boosting LiPetri
The Washington Examiner reported that No Going Back PAC launched its first ad in the district, attacking Suozzi over stock trading and promoting LiPetri's support for barring congressional insider trading. LiPetri had already secured President Trump's endorsement by this date, and fundraising events featuring VP JD Vance and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer had been reported.
Trump-backed PAC makes first ad buy bashing Suozzi ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 9filingLiPetri campaign reports ~$1.67M in receipts and ~$724K cash on hand through July 9
FEC filings compiled by Smarter.Vote showed LiPetri's campaign had approximately $1.67 million in receipts, about $724,000 cash on hand, and $56,746 in debts through July 9, 2026. Total fundraising across committees since the February launch was reported at just under $2 million.
Michael LiPetri Jr. (R) – NY-03 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 23newsLiPetri wins Republican primary in NY-03, earning rematch with Rep. Tom Suozzi
Michael J. LiPetri Jr. defeated attorney Greg Hach in the Republican primary, securing the GOP nomination for NY-03. Suozzi also won his party's primary on the same day.
Election 2026 · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Lee Zeldin, EPA Administrator and former congressman officialListed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile (updated October 3, 2026); no endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
- Elise Stefanik, U.S. Representative officialListed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile (updated October 3, 2026); no endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
- Queens County Republican Party organizationLists LiPetri as its endorsed candidate for the 3rd District on its 2026 candidates page; no announcement date given. queenscountygop.com
- Log Cabin Republicans PAC organizationLists LiPetri among its 2026 endorsed candidates; no individual endorsement date given. logcabin.org
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 138 unionEndorsed LiPetri as reported by Fox News on June 16, 2026; Local 138 Business Manager John Duffy praised his candidacy. foxnews.com · Jun 16, 2026
- New York Young Republican Club organizationAnnounced endorsement of LiPetri on May 27, 2026. nyyrc.com · May 27, 2026
- Donald Trump, President of the United States officialEndorsed LiPetri in a Truth Social post on February 4, 2026; reiterated endorsement on June 22 and August 13, 2026. trumpstruth.org · Feb 4, 2026
- Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive officialEndorsed LiPetri at his campaign launch on February 3, 2026, as reported by Long Island Press. longislandpress.com · Feb 3, 2026
- Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip (R-Minn.) officialEndorsed LiPetri at his campaign launch on February 3, 2026, as reported by Long Island Press and Politico. longislandpress.com · Feb 3, 2026
- Nassau County Republican Committee organizationBacked LiPetri at his campaign launch on February 3, 2026, as reported by Long Island Press and Politico. longislandpress.com · Feb 3, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.67M
- Spent
- $960K
- Cash on hand
- $723K
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0NY02267(opens in a new tab)
Sources 19
- [1] Power & Politics: Suffolk town supervisors push for change in tax cap calculation; Vote 2026 debates; Flock camera fallout(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Election 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Morning Digest: The GOP is pouring millions into a Long ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] 2026 Candidates | Queens County Republican Party(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [5] Mike LiPetri to Newsmax: Suozzi Says One Thing, Votes Another(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [6] Rep. Tom Suozzi, Mike LiPetri facing off in one of New York's most ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [7] logcabin.org · 2026-endorsed-candidates2026 Endorsed Candidates - Log Cabin Republicans(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [8] Michael J. LiPetri Jr. - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [9] Michael LiPetri Jr. (R) – NY-03 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [10] Election 2026: GOP Ramps Up Efforts to Boost LiPetri Against Suozzi(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [11] Exclusive — NY Candidate Mike LiPetri: ‘We Have to Love Our Country More than Democrats Hate President Trump'(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [12] Exclusive — NY Candidate Mike LiPetri: ‘We Have to Love Our Country More than Democrats Hate President Trump'(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [13] Trump-backed PAC makes first ad buy bashing Suozzi ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [14] Trump-backed challenger gains labor union support in key ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 16, 2026
- [15] Candidates for New York’s 3rd, 4th Congressional Districts(opens in a new tab) Jun 15, 2026
- [16] Mike LiPetri for New York's Third Congressional District(opens in a new tab) May 27, 2026
- [17] RT @realDonaldTrumpIt is my Great Honor to endorse MAGA ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 5, 2026
- [18] Mike LiPetri launches 2026 congressional bid - Long Island Press(opens in a new tab) Feb 3, 2026
- [19] Michael J. LiPetri Jr — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2024